Buyer II

PAE Government Services Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching retirement benefits

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amentum seeks a Buyer II to join our Northern Virginia team. This role purchases a high volume of materials and services to support federal contracts, ensuring cradle-to-grave procurement under FAR guidelines.

You will qualify suppliers, develop sourcing lists, negotiate terms, and manage purchase orders, while adhering to DoD/DoE/DoJ requirements and corporate procurement policies. US citizenship required. TS/SCI with poly preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years purchasing experience in support of a Federal prime contract in a CPSR compliant environment.
• Experience managing strategic purchasing agreements (e.g. blanket purchase agreements).
• Experience in the CostPoint ERP platform is desired.
• Minimum travel up to 10%.
• US Citizenship is required.
• TS/SCI with Poly preferred but will consider a SECRET at minimum.

Responsibilities

• Apply sound procurement techniques to support acquisition planning and strategies.
• Review requisitions for clarity, compliance, and needed information.
• Develop sourcing lists for RFIs/RFQs/RFPs and supplier qualification.
• Negotiate price, terms, delivery, and quality to achieve best value.
• Generate and manage Purchase Orders and complete PO files in compliance with FAR.
• Actively manage procurement from order to receipt and payment of invoices.
• Support proposal pricing exercises and read/interpret procurement materials.

Skills

Office software

Communication

Education

BA/BS in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

CostPoint ERP

Job description

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

Amentum is seeking a Buyer II to join our Team! This position is located in Northern, Virginia. Under general direction, purchases a high volume and variety of materials, supplies, and services to support direct program requirements. Responsible for all aspects of the procurement cycle (cradle-to-grave).

Manages strategic agreements established by the corporate commodities team. Responsible for complying with Global Supply Chain policies, procedures, and underlying federal, state, and/or local regulations concerning the purchase or shipment of goods, materials, or services. May be assigned higher value or higher complexity tasks with oversight from more senior level staff.

The Buyer will apply sound procurement techniques to support acquisition planning, acquisition strategies, and subsequent acquisition of materials and simple services to support prime contract operations for DoD, DoE, DoJ, and other federal agencies. The successful candidate will accomplish these objectives through daily, competent performance.

Job Duties

Apply sound procurement techniques to support acquisition planning, acquisition strategies, and subsequent acquisition of materials and simple services. Maintain a working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and standard commercial procurement practices. Review purchase requisitions for clarity, compliance, detail, completeness, and obtain additional information considered necessary. Develop sourcing lists for various commodities to support the development of requests for information (RFIs), quotations (RFQs), proposals (RFPs) and invitations to bid. Qualify potential suppliers. Review solicitation responses and perform relevant analyses to include price and cost, Statement of Work compliance, delivery terms, payment terms, and other terms and conditions of the procurement. Serve as a business advisor to internal customers, providing alternative solutions to requested items when such solution would provide a benefit to the Company (i.e. enhanced performance, cost savings, or positive schedule impact). Negotiate all aspects of procurements to include price, payment and delivery terms, quality requirements, and other factors with suppliers to achieve the best value procurement possible. Generate Purchase Orders in final form for approval and signature. Prepare and manage complete Purchase Order files in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation policies, Corporate Procurement guidance, and other applicable prime contract requirements to ensure compliance throughout the procurement cycle. Procure using streamlined acquisition methods such as purchase card transactions. Actively manage the procurement process from order placement through receipt of products and subsequent payment of invoices. Actively manage supplier performance through consistent communication to ensure proper adherence to purchase order terms and conditions. Participate in the invoice approval process to ensure that supplier invoices are in accordance with purchase order terms and conditions and resolve issues as necessary. Support proposal development pricing exercises. Plan, organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks to execute job functions in an orderly, efficient manner. Work professionally in a team environment and independently as necessary. Identify problems, analyze alternatives, and develop viable recommendations. Read, comprehend, and interpret written materials of moderate to high complexity. Compose written materials of moderate to high complexity on procurement-related issues. Perform other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Act with integrity at all times when representing the Company. Must be proficient in basic office software applications (such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet Explorer). Must exercise good judgment in safeguarding confidential or sensitive information and adhere to high standards of confidentiality and honesty. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Qualifications

Typically 3+ years purchasing experience in support of a Federal prime contract in a CPSR compliant environment with a A BA/BS in Business, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline is required. Equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree. Experience managing strategic purchasing agreements (i.e. blanket purchase agreements). Experience in the CostPoint ERP platform is desired. Minimum travel may be required to other locations (up to 10%). US Citizenship is required. TS/SCI with Poly preferred but will consider a SECRET at minimum for the ideal candidate with the willingness to upgrade.

Compensation Details

$88k - $110k. The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax-saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance. Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara‑O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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For more than 100 years, Amentum has tackled the world’s toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies. With more than 50,000 employees on all seven continents and in more than 60 countries, Amentum delivers a broad range of operational support services to meet the critical needs of our clients. Our headquarters are in Chantilly, VA. Find us online at https://www.amentum.com/